Dramatic structure: what is it?

Dramatic structure refers to rules that make stories more satisfying to audiences. The three-act structure is a common approach that breaks stories into three parts and includes five steps: exposition, ascending action, climax, descending action, and resolution. Other approaches, such as the Dramatica system and Christopher Vogler’s book, provide more specific guidance. The term applies […]

What’s dramatic poetry?

Dramatic poetry is a form of storytelling that connects the reader to an audience through emotions or behaviors. It has evolved since ancient Greece and survives today, often seen in opera librettos. The four main accepted forms include soliloquy, dramatic monologue, character sketch, and dialogue. It uses verse form or rhymes and requires physical performance, […]

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